Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs

Healthy Fact of the Day

Swap heavy cream for evaporated milk to cut calories while maintaining creaminess, and use freshly grated Parmesan for maximum flavor with less cheese needed.

September 17, 2025

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs

Recipe by Daily Disher

Crispy chicken thighs in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce—one skillet, endless flavor, pure comfort.

Course: Main

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Cuisine: Italian

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings

4

Prep time

30 minutes

Cooking time

40 minutes

Calories

300 kcal

1 hour 10 minutes


Ingredients

1 ½ pounds chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup chicken broth

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley


Directions

1.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

2.

Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes.

3.

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4.

Pour in the chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

5.

Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.

6.

Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the sauce is well combined and slightly thickened.

7.

Return chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top of each piece.

8.

Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

9.

Remove from oven and let the dish rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.


Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

300kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

8g

Protein:

6g

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs deliver restaurant-worthy indulgence straight from your oven. Perfectly seared, crispy-skinned chicken thighs nestle in a luscious garlic cream sauce enriched with nutty Parmesan and aromatic Italian herbs. A medium-bodied Pinot Grigio or unoaked Chardonnay complements the rich sauce while letting the garlic and cheese flavors shine through.

Create the ultimate comfort meal by serving alongside Creamy Mashed Potatoes to soak up that irresistible sauce, or lighten things up with Spinach Mushroom Orzo for an elegant touch. For garlic lovers, double down with Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach as your next weeknight winner that captures similar cozy flavors.

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